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Galagan, Patricia – Training and Development Journal, 1987
The author discusses advantages and disadvantages of computer-based training. She covers the search for high quality courseware, computers' effects on cognitive processes, the difference between classroom and computer-based training, using simulations, control of the learning experience, and the value of repetition. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers
Peer reviewedKlabbers, Jan – Simulation and Games, 1980
Discusses general structure and specification guidelines for interactive simulation/games, which include development of a computer simulation model, embedding the model in an interactive simulation, and embedding the simulation in a game. An outline following these guidelines is presented for the development of DENTIST, a dental health care…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Dental Health, Educational Games
Turner, Judith Axler – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1987
Winners of a contest run by the EDUCOM Software Initiative, a project to promote development and dissemination of instructional software for higher education, are identified. Criteria included the appropriateness of the software for use in higher education, its reliability, appeal and ease of use, etc. (MLW)
Descriptors: Awards, Chemistry, College Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction
Stentz, Michael, Ed.; Motsinger, Linda, Ed. – 1979
Topics which range from the more popular computing applications in accounting, statistics, and administration to the less ordinary applications of the computer to the fields of fine arts, medicine, and linguistics, are discussed in this collection of 22 conference papers. The papers are divided into four tracks: the first deals with statistical…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Analysis
Currier, Richard L. – High Technology, 1983
Discussion of capabilities of interactive videodisc, which combines video images recorded on disc and random-access, highlights interactivity; teaching techniques with videodiscs (including masking, disassembly, movie maps, tactical maps, action code, and simulation); costs; and games. Illustrative material is provided. (High Technology, P. O. Box…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Costs, Display Systems
Peer reviewedCrovello, Theodore J. – American Biology Teacher, 1982
Discusses the use of computers for nine different tasks in biological education: information retrieval, data accumulation, data analysis, simulation and systems analysis, decision making, experimental control, course review, computer-managed instruction, and word processing. (PEB)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction
Association for the Development of Computer-based Instructional Systems. – 1980
The 50 papers in this collection from the 1980 ADCIS conference address topics ranging from coverage of large scale computer-based education (CBE) systems to specific single-purpose applications. The conference papers are presented in the following categories: Special Interest Group for the Handicapped; Mini-Micro Special Interest Group; Special…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
Association for Educational Data Systems, Washington, DC. – 1982
The 122 papers in this collection were presented in 15 sessions of the 20th annual convention of the Association for Educational Data Systems which was held in Orlando, Florida, May 10-14, 1982. Individual papers covered a wide variety of topics, including computer assisted instruction, computer managed instruction, computer literacy,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy
